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Old 10-18-2015, 08:55 PM
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Hey Honda-tech!

I have this issue for a long time already. On cold start, idle is around 500-600rpm only which should be around 1.5k on cold start. Then on a short drive idle turns to 1.5k rpm on idle. What I do is shut off the engine and restart. Then idle goes back to 500-600rpm only.

What we did already is pull down IACV and Throttle Body then clean but nothing changed.

Note: Had an issue already before on the throttle body coolant passages. (coolant leak specifically) but we had it repaired already.

Thinking of getting a new tbody already.

Car is on Stock P2T ECU. Can anyone help?

Car is 1999 Honda Civic SiR EK4 (B16A2) sedan from the Philippines

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https://honda-tech.com/honda-civic-d...sting-3002401/

We shouldn't have to make assumptions or guesses. Basic information (ya know, like what car you have) is required for a reason.
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Originally Posted by NotARaCist
https://honda-tech.com/honda-civic-d...sting-3002401/

We shouldn't have to make assumptions or guesses. Basic information (ya know, like what car you have) is required for a reason.
Sorry about that, my car is a 1999 Honda Civic SiR EK4 Sedan from the Philippines. B16A2.
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Maybe the fast thermo idle valve?
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Originally Posted by Couchwarrior
Maybe the fast thermo idle valve?
Thanks for the response. Haven't checked the FTIV yet. But I ordered a Type R throttle body instead.
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Originally Posted by Couchwarrior
Maybe the fast thermo idle valve?
Please, show us where the FITV is on a stock 99-00 SI. I dare you.

Hint: Honda did away with the FITV in '96.

OP, is your CEL on? Does it work? The Type R TB is not going to do anything for you - don't waste your time.
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Got a Throttle body that has a new FITV.

CEL is not on nor flashing in some rpms.
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